Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42680, James Duff, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Pen.
Duff, James
S. 42680
CONTENTS

See letter to Hon. J. Chaney H.R. 15- Jan. 1836-
1887 March 3. W.W. Duff for more data by which he can be identified as the prisoner Prior
Dec 30 1821 1887 March 8 Hon. W.D. Owen with history - for order of aft } Prior Chief of Staff Continued and sent to Mr. Baird Dept. Washington
Dear Sir,
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Pennsylvania Roll
James Duff Capt Moore private Pennsylvania line Byran In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary
scribed on the Roll of Penn a at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 11 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 of Oct r 1818 and sent deliv d to Joseph Nourse Washington City
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818 38.40 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Mar 1819 48.00 14 Mo \frac{24}{30} $86.40
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Washington C t . Penn a

Copy of the record in the case of James Buffa Revolutionary soldier.
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Hoffman Charged to Mrs. Paint 80 Engt.

Fourteenth Judicial District of Pennsylvania to wit
On this 28 th day of September, 1820, personally appeared James Duff James Duff aged Sixty Three years, resident in Washington County, in said District who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: viz, that he first enlisted early in the Revolutionary war, at Sunbury in the Company commanded by Captain Joseph Work of the flying camp — that in the year 1778, or 1779 he enlist- ed in Elizabeth Town, Lancaster County Pa under Capt Hesse, of the Third Regt Penn a line, commanded by Col d Thomas Craig afterwards Samuel Moore, and then James Ritchie was his Captain in the said Regiment; that finally after various services he was discharged in Trenton N. Jersey, then being under the com- mand of said Captain James Christie in the same Regiment under the same Col d at which time he received a written discharge from the hand of Major Gen l Anthony Wayne — he believes it was in the year 1780 or 1781 — but as he has not his discharge with him, and his memory is so feeble he does not recollect the date exactly and that I have received a

pension on a certificate from the War office of the United States, numbered He does not recollect what, as his original certificate was sent on to the Pennsylvania agency at Philadelphia, and was not returned to me — And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it; as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18 th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed, viz: — One cow, one small dining table, one trunk & two chairs with a small quantity of kitchen furniture, all amounting in value to about Twenty five dollars, and that he has no other property, except an interest in a pension given him by the State of Pennsylvania, of forty dollars per year, and which has been paid up till last Spring, but whether it will again be paid to him he knows not. My occupation when able to pursue it was a potter, the number, names and age of my family, residing with me and their capacity to contribute to my support as follows, to wit: My wife Martha Huff aged about fifty years, who

is feeble and sickly and not able to contribute to any support — both of us being very infirm and the deponent having totally lost the use of one arm and hands — Also deponent has a son living with him aged about thirty three years, who is non compos mentis as to bodily ability. And further, the deponent doth declare and make oath that he is in such indigent circumstances, as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his country. Sworn and declared to in open court on the day of before W. Sample James Muff maker
Pennsylvania } S. Thomas Morgan Prothonotary of the county of Washington County } Common Pleas in and for said County, do hereby Certify that the foregoing declaration and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further Certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the afore- said Schedule is Seventy five dollars. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Washington, the 21st day of September in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and twenty one. Thomas Morgan Prothonotary

To the Hon. The Secretary of War.
The Memorial of James Duff of Washington County in the State of Pennsylvania Respectfully represents
That your memorialist served in various corps during the revolutionary war against the common enemy. He first served for three months under Capt. Joseph Work in a corps called the Flying Camp. The commander of the regiment according to the best of your memorialist's recollection and belief was James Cunningham. Your memorialist's recollection of dates is not accurate but as he believes about six or eight months after his first enlistment he was re-enlisted by Captain John Rees in Elizabeth Town Pennsylvania and was attached to the third regiment of the Pennsylvania line under Captain Samuel Moore in the regiment commanded by Col. Thomas Craig in which regiment your memorialist served at the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth and several others and continued in the army until regularly discharged by General Anthony Wayne at Trenton and that he served at one time for more than twelve months together in the said regiment and company. Your memorialist is now a citizen of the United States resident in the county of Washington and state of Pennsylvania and by reason of his reduced circumstances and advanced age and infirmities is in need of assistance from his country for his support.
James Duff

Pennsylvania ss.
Before Samuel Roberts President of the courts of Common Pleas of the Fifth Judicial District Personally appeared
James Duff above named who being duly sworn doth depose and say that the facts stated in his memorial affidavit are true
Sworn & subscribed this eleventh day of April A.D. 1818 at the city of Pittsburgh
James I. Duff Mark
Sam Roberts
Pennsylvania ss.
Before Samuel Roberts President of the courts of Common Pleas of the Fifth Judicial District Personally appeared
the Rev. Joseph Patterson of the city of Pittsburgh who being duly sworn doth depose and say that he has been acquainted with the memorialist James Duff for more than twenty years and believes that he needs the the help of his country. He has been unable to work for more than six years by reason of a withered arm. This deponent has seen his discharge signed by Anthony Wayne Esq. and this deponent sent it to Harrisburg with an application for help to him and supposes that it remains in the office there as he obtained a donation. This deponent further knows that he had two sons out in the last war. One of whom John Duff has not returned and it is supposed is dead. And that the said James Duff served at one time for more
than nine months together in said regiment company.
Subscribed at the city of Pittsburgh the eleventh day of April A.D. 1818.
Joseph Patterson
Sam Roberts

After the Revolutionary War, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension in this Bureau. S.F. 42640 James Duff
   DATE OF ENLISTMENT OR DISCHARGE. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 3 mos. Private James Joseph Work Col. Cunningham Pa.   1776 or 1777 to 1781 John Reese Thos. Craig Pa.   Samuel More   James Chrystie  
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated enlisted at Amity
Date of application for pension, April 11, 1818. His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Washington Co. Pa.
Age at date of application, 61
Remarks: In 1820 he mentioned his wife Martha aged 50 years and son (name not given) aged 33. He also had a son John. No further data as to family.

Rough.
1911 D. July 8. 10-25-25 Mrs. W.E. Newton, Iowa.
1917 Lake 30 Mrs. H. E. A.P. Hough that she has been fur. one record.
42 680 INVALID.
Ray
File No. 42,680
James Duff His Ver. Das
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 188
[Arrangement of 1870.]

To what time was James Duff, Pittsburg Roll, at March 1818, last paid?
J L Edwards Jan. 15, 1836
He was paid to the 4 th March 1829
J H

Admitted James Duff true

George Baydew;
Sir.
I beg leave to hand you the Papers of James Duff they are the same, which were lately before you. They have returned to a worthy friend the Rev d Joseph Patterson of Pillsbury, for the Affidavits as to time he served in the Army, and which additional Date he wanted the return of the Judge, who had been on a circuit.
I will thank You for a Certificate and am with Respect
Your obed Serv t
John Nourse
City of Washington 17 th July 1818

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PA REC'D 5 Oct. 1821. 22
Rev. Jonathan D. P. Callan Esq. Secretary of War Washington City.

Wash. Penn. Sept. 22. 1891.
The Hon. J. C. Calhoun Esq.
Sir
I enclose to you the copy of the records in the case of James Buff a revolutionary soldier. The testimony was exhibited and the proceedings had in court about a year ago, but by some unaccountable negligence it was never transmitted to the war office. I shall esteem it a particular act of kindness if you will cause it to be attended to as soon as possible. The old man is in absolute want and will become a township charge if he does not receive immediate relief - I never saw a more miserable object.
I am, Sir,
With Great respect Sir.
Your obedt Servt.
J. B. Buel

Allegheny County ss
I Ephraim Pentland, Notary Public of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County do by these Presents certify that Samuel Roberts Esquire before whom the foregoing deposition was taken And who hath thereto in his own proper hand writing subscribed his name was At the time of taking such deposition And Now is President of the Courts of Common Pleas of the fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania composed of the Counties of Washington, Beaver, Allegheny, Fayette And Greene And that due faith And Credit are of right ought to be given to all his acts as such throughout the United States And elsewhere.
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand And Affixed the Seal of the said Court At the City of Pittsburgh this 11 th April A.D. 1878.
E. Pentland, Pro.

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O. W. and K. Div. N. P. Ex't. No. 119 Owen Co. Reg't Loganport Ind
1 Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. March 3 d , 1887
Return this letter with your reply.
Sir:
Your communication of the 14 th ultimo addressed to the Hon. W. P. Owen, by him referred to this Bureau, is received requesting information of James Duff, a soldier in the war of the Revolution, but no data was given by which he could be identified with the one who made an application for a pension.
Be pleased to furnish the name of the State and County in which he resided during and after the war and so far as may be known, the names of some Officers under whom he is reported to have served, and battle that he was engaged in, the christian name of his wife and state whether he had an afflicted son; if so mention the character of his disability.
I should you be able to furnish sufficient information for identification with the

pensioner of the same name, his military service and other history found in his pension papers will be cheerfully forwarded.
Very respectfully
Wm. B. McLane.
Acting Commissioner.
Mr W. W. Duff Monterey Pulaski Co., Ind.

Newton, Iowa
June 29-1908
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Have you any records of Oliver Huff James Huff, Richard Huff or Thomas Huff of Penna. serving in the Revolution- ary war? The Adjutant Gen. at Washing- ton D.C. referred me to you for further infor- mation, as I think I am eligible to belong to the M. A. R. S. Please send anything you may find and oblige
Address
Jessie Huff Hough Mrs. Walter E. Hough. East-Union Plant Newton, Iowa.

L.L.H. Rev. War Section.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
Rev
June 25-1917.
Mrs. W.E. Hough 616 First Ave. East Newton, Iowa.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 14th, and received the 16th instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to James Duffy
Very respectfully,
E.C. Nieman Commissioner.
James Muff not Duffy in the information wanted. He got a pension so must be something or his widow did. Rept.
Mrs. W.E. Hough Newton Iowa
June 27-17
616 - 1st Ave. East.

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Rev. War Section. son on fi
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June 30, 1917.
Mrs. W. E. Hough 616 First Avenue, East, Newton, Iowa.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 27 th instant, you are advised that the record of James Duff S. File No. 42,680 Revolutionary War was furnished you July 8, 1908; it is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish the same statement more than once to the same person.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Newman
Acting Commissioner.